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TheRealManju

  1. You can make garlic flavoured oil by marinating a crushed garlic clove in 80ml of virgin olive oil for 2hrs then straining it. 1:19 PM May 26th via SocialOomph
  2. If you are serving a curry dish which has whole spices in it, do tell your guests that they can leave them at the side of the plate. 1:19 AM May 26th via SocialOomph
  3. To remove excess moisture from cooked rice, fluff it up with a fork to help release the steam. bit.ly/ekyrYc 1:19 AM May 25th via SocialOomph
  4. Do you think you are eating the correct amount at mealtimes? A portion of meat or fish should be the size of your palm. 1:19 PM May 24th via SocialOomph
  5. Try not to overcook vegetables as this will destroy the nutrients in them. Try this scrummy dish bit.ly/g5eg00 1:19 PM May 22nd via SocialOomph
  6. Asparagus is in season so here's a simple soup manjumalhi.com/recipes/vegeta… 12:03 PM May 22nd via web
  7. When choosing potatoes, pick ones free from blemishes and firm skins. Here’s my personal potato dish bit.ly/ev1hro 1:19 PM May 21st via SocialOomph
  8. If you fancy something green this week, check if it's happening near you. events.nationalvegetarianweek.org/events.aspx 7:13 AM May 21st via web
  9. You can use your hand as a guide to portion control when eating - One portion of cheese should be the size of your thumb. 1:19 AM May 21st via SocialOomph
  10. If you are concerned about food wastage, perhaps its good to think again before you buy in bulk just coz its cheap. bit.ly/giuTkg 1:19 PM May 20th via SocialOomph
  11. Once chicken is defrosted it should be cooked as soon as possible. 1:19 AM May 20th via SocialOomph
  12. Make sure all poultry is throughly thawed or defrosted before cooking. Here’s a chicken korma for you to have a go at bit.ly/fHDnjw 1:19 PM May 18th via SocialOomph
  13. get ready for having more greens on your plate than usual next week... bit.ly/bV0WyR 6:55 AM May 18th via web
  14. Follow me on Facebook and tell me what your favourite Curries are on.fb.me/ManjuFBWall #curry 1:19 PM May 17th via SocialOomph
  15. When following a recipe, avoid mixing imperial measurements with metric measurements - stick to one or the other #curry 1:19 AM May 17th via SocialOomph
  16. Avoid freezing fresh ginger after it is peeled and chopped manjumalhi.com #curry 1:19 PM May 16th via SocialOomph
  17. Whole spices in a dish are for flavouring and can be removed before serving or left at the side of the plate by diners. bit.ly/JMkTpZ 8:05 AM May 16th via web
  18. If you’re making chips, soaking the potatoes beforehand removes some of the starch which helps to ensure crisp results. 1:19 AM May 16th via SocialOomph
  19. @tastecumbria csantos@mettecreates.com do some brilliant demo kitchens, i've cooked on the one at the Belfast Festival. 1:29 AM May 15th via web in reply to tastecumbria
  20. I buy whole spices whenever I can, they last longer and have more flavour 1:19 PM May 13th via SocialOomph